Our client, a pioneering force in AI computing, is redefining the limits of machine intelligence through its breakthrough wafer-scale architecture. Their technology delivers record-setting performance in training and inference workloads and powers innovation across industries — from advanced research and government applications to leading enterprises and AI natives. Backed by top-tier investors and preparing for IPO, the company continues to scale globally and expand its commercial and privacy legal leadership team.

 

The company seeks an accomplished and business-oriented Vice President, Commercial & Privacy to lead legal support for its global revenue, partnership and privacy functions. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel, manage a small team of attorneys, and serve as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, partnering closely with the EVP of Sales and EVP of Partnerships on complex, high-value cloud compute transactions. This attorney will also support our CISO on data privacy matters (including as it relates to international expansion), procurement matters and help build out legal systems and processes.

 

This is a hands-on leadership role for a sophisticated deal lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment and enjoys crafting practical, business-forward solutions in collaboration with technical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, structure and negotiate the company’s most significant revenue and vendor agreements, including enterprise revenue contracts and strategic partnerships with major cloud and infrastructure providers.
• Support global sales and revenue teams on AI compute services agreements, including licensing, data use, and performance SLAs.
• Develop and drive legal strategy for cloud inference, SaaS, and hardware integration transactions, enabling scalable enterprise growth.
• Partner with engineering, product, procurement, and information security teams to align deal structures with business and technical objectives.
• Oversee privacy, product, and commercial compliance across the company’s AI and cloud offerings, including issues relating to international expansion.
• Lead and mentor a small commercial legal team, fostering professional growth and alignment with company goals.
• Build and refine legal operations systems, templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks to accelerate deal execution and consistency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on cross functional projects, including IPO readiness.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience, including significant leadership of complex commercial and technology transactions.
• Deep familiarity with cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and enterprise technology deal structures, as well as international data privacy, information security and procurement issues.
• Proven ability to manage high-value, multi-stakeholder transactions across enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Exceptional commercial judgment and confidence advising C-suite executives and business leaders.
• Experience managing and developing attorneys or commercial legal teams.
• Skilled at balancing risk and business priorities in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.• J.D. and active bar membership required (California preferred).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer who thrives on leading high-impact deals and shaping the commercial & privacy function within a cutting-edge AI company. The role reports to the General Counsel and is based in Silicon Valley, with the leadership team primarily in-office to promote collaboration and decision velocity. The targeted base compensation range is $280,000 to $325,000, with a generous bonus and equity. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidate’s seniority and directly relevant experience.

 

Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively engaged on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Ref. #927-SLS